1981. Text block, boards and binding are pristine. Dust wrapper in like new

1981. Text block, boards and binding are pristine. Dust wrapper in like new condition with mild tanning to edges. Well packaged and promptly shipped from California. Partnered with Friends of the Library since 2010.

4to-over 9¾"-12" (USA) Presumed First American eidtion. Owner's 6 woed

4to-over 9¾"-12" (USA) Presumed First American eidtion. Owner's 6 woed inscription to cornr of end paper, no other markings, Fine in Neaar Fine dust jacket. Green boards, illus end papers, no page numbers (about 200 pages), the book is filled with remarkable colour illustrations by the artist. Being a plasterer's son from Schiedam, making a living as an artist did not seem an option for Rien Poortvliet. His parents were strict followers of the Dutch Reformed Church and were opposed to the idea of their oldest son going to an art academy. Rien's aptitude for drawing showed early on. After primary education the young Rien worked at an ad agency, where he could make some use of his talent. Poortvliet saw himself as a storyteller in drawings. His drawings told the tale, and at most he added a short caption. He died in 1995. Poortvliet found recognition when Prince Bernhard opened the Rien Poortvliet Museum in 1992. A heavy book. (3.5 JM HOJ 301/6.

Size: 12x9x1; New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Size: 12x9x1; New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!